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Applied Philosophy (minor)
Basic information
Code:
SCI3168
Extent:
20–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
Level:
Other studies
Language of learning:
English
Finnish
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Lauri Järvilehto
Administrative contact:
Tarja Timonen
Organising department:
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
Organiser:
School of Science
Prerequisites:
-
Quotas and restrictions:
-
Application process:
All Aalto students can choose this minor
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
New technologies, and in particular AI, are going to disrupt business, people's lives and society more broadly in the coming years. As computers' capabilities increase, they pose the fundamental question what it means to be human. The Applied Philosophy Minor will provide the students with a broad and foundational understanding on how to use philosophy and thinking techniques to improve well-being, understanding, creativity and productivity in their studies and working life.
The minor consists of compulsory foundational courses (either TU-E6010 and TU-C3080 or TU-C9310) and optional courses (the rest of the offering).
- The student understands basic philosophical theories and frameworks.
- The student understands how to apply said frameworks in everyday life.
- The student can apply philosophical theories and frameworks in studies and working challenges.
- The student can apply thinking tools and techniques to improve well-being, creativity and productivity.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory course(s). Choose 5 ECTS or 3+3 ECTS |
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| TU-C9310 | Filosofian perusteet | 5 | I-II Finnish |
| TU-E6010 | Philosophy D | 3 | IV-V English |
| TU-C3080 | Thinking Tools | 3 | I-II English |
Optional courses, choose 14-20 ECTS |
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| TU-E6020 | The Philosophy and AI | 3 | III-IV English |
| TU-A1160 | Elämisen taito | 3 | III-IV Finnish |
| TU-E3010 | Leading as Practice | 5 | III-IV English |
| ARTS-A0622 | Environmental Thinking | 6 | I English |
| ARTS-A0633 | Technology, Tools and the Human Agency | 6 | II English |
| 51E00100 | Business Ethics | 6 | IV English |
| CS-C2000 | Ihminen havaitsijana | 5 | III-IV Finnish |